Some people just can’t let go of their beloved pets—even after they’ve passed away they just can't quit loving them.
Loving them so much in fact, that they have them skinned, stuffed and mounted, so they can stay by their side until the end of time….ah, now that’s true love!
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When it comes to the fine art of taxidermy, pretty much anything that was once alive can be immortalized forever—not just pets, but also hunting trophies, road kill, weird little rats, mice, voles, birds, fish, amphibians, Grandma Doris—it’s all fair game.
As is the case with the majority of the arts, the more you do it, the better you get, and practice really does make perfect—as evidenced only too well in the difference between stiff and unconvincing specimens that look like they’ve just stepped out of a low budget horror flick, and beautifully preserved ones that appear so life like you could swear they’re breathing.
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There’s an absolutely amazing website, called Crappy Taxidermy, which is dedicated to the stiff and unconvincing, and they have the hands down saddest and utterly tragic attempts at taxidermy you will ever see.
Popdust has picked a selection of our favorites, which you can enjoy in all their full glory in the gallery below.
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Be warned though…. once you see these utterly tragic taxidermy attempts, you can never un-see these utterly tragic taxidermy attempts.
Word!
Lassie is always ready for action these days.....
We're pretty sure this old hound wasn't anywhere near as terrifying when alive....
Safe to say this kitty has clearly used up every one of its nine lives... and then some....
Ermmmm.... is this cat taking a dump?
So bizarre.... i mean, what is this? Siamese twin dalmations?
As if the hound isn't disturbing enough on his own, you've got the added horror of a pig clawing its way out of his stomach region...
That's one mighty alert dog...
Oh dear.... oh dear oh dear...
Talk about looking pleased with yourself.....
Decidedly feral looking felines....
A cat and a can of Budweiser... the perfect combo...
I think it's the different colored button eyes that really finish off this poor fella...
That is one goddamn creepy kid....
The wings say angel.... the face says demon.....
Coca Cola it's the real thing...just like this mangey looking creature...
Oh dear..... a truly sad spectacle....
A veritable masterpiece no less...
Dogs have wings too y'all!
Looks like my old dog, Busta, except dead, and creepy, and weird, and mangey... OK, looks nothing like my dog Busta...
Kermit has definitely seen better days....
A spectacular rabbit on a cross masterpiece...
A worthy addition to any dining room wall...
My what large teeth you have....
Nope, haven't got a clue....
Those mice, always decorating the Christmas tree.... even when they're dead...
Another beautiful and festive mouse piece...
Now, that's the look of love.....
We have no idea what the FUCK is going on here... but whatever is going on it's wrong, on so many levels....
And again, from a different angle..
Is it a belt? Is it a bangle? Is it a napkin holder? Your guess is as good as mine...
Yeah, this isn't creepy, AT ALL... not even a little bit....
Even in death this classy cobra keeps it stylish, with a natty red bow tie....
How lovely! A whole family killed, skinned and stuffed.....
Is it a squirrel? Is it a devil? Is it a lumberjack? Who the hell knows...
Wings, fake grass, horns... this little critter's got it all going on.....
